The primary research below, from Alagoz, Durham and Karsirajan, highlights the study and findings of the cost and benefit to a patient having undergone one-time genetic testing. Many speculate about personalized medicine's ability to reduce lifetime costs to patients and providers, and though continued research will prove to be increasingly beneficial and powerful, it is encouraging to the field that a benefit is clearly seen among those who choose genetic testing in compliment with their standard of care. Please read more below for the full report.